FARM workers at an agricultural show were shocked to find an illegal immigrant hiding inside farm machinery. The man, believed to be from Afghanistan, was hiding in a tank at the Cereal 2007 event at Vine Farm in Wendy. But police told workers to let the
FARM workers at an agricultural show were shocked to find an illegal immigrant hiding inside farm machinery.
The man, believed to be from Afghanistan, was hiding in a tank at the Cereal 2007 event at Vine Farm in Wendy.
But police told workers to let the man go because they were too busy to attend.
A police spokesman said: "When this incident was reported to police on June 12, officers were unable to attend.
"Officers were later sent and one person was arrested under the Immigration Act.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here